- Test debut v Australia at Mohali - October 2008
- ODI debut v South Africa at Dhaka - April 2003
- Leggie Mishra initially found it tough to break into the India team with Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh dominating the spinning options.
- Finally got his chance against Australia in 2008 when Kumble was injured and he helped himself to a five-wicket haul on debut.
- With Kumble retiring half-way through the series, Mishra became the first-choice replacement.March 2010